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Regulatory Review—US and Canada Updates: Canadian Cosmetic Harmonization and the FDA's Claim Crackdown

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CTFA Technical Guidelines Available Soon

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The Impact of Junk Science on R&D: A Review of the 'Dirty Dozen'

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Comparatively Speaking: US FDA Categories of Hand Sanitizer Actives

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Cosmetics Registration in California and the FDA's Electronic-only Drug Registration

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Comparatively Speaking: cGMP vs. ISO

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CIR Reaches Verdicts on Butyl Myristate, HC Red No. 3 and More

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Ingredient Review Update from CTFA

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PASS Coalition and Congressman Sam Farr Press FDA for UV Filter Approval

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Stability Testing of Cosmetics: Call for Comments

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Jun 16, 2011 | 09:23 AM CDT

FDA Releases a Final Sunscreen Rule

After nearly a four-year wait for an action on sunscreens, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Final Sunscreen Rule, which addresses the testing and labeling of OTC sunscreen products.

Jun 10, 2011 | 08:51 AM CDT

Breslawec Named PCPC Chief Scientist, Replacing Bailey

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) announced that Halyna Breslawec, PhD, has been named the organization’s chief scientist, replacing John Bailey, PhD, who will officially retire on July 29, 2011, after nine years of service.

Jun 10, 2011 | 08:20 AM CDT

FDA Releases Draft Guidance Toward Nanotech Regulation

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance outlining its view on how to identify whether regulated products contain nanomaterials or apply such technologies.

May 20, 2011 | 12:14 PM CDT

Organizations Support CIR Review of Formaldehyde/Methylene Glycol Safety

ICMAD has joined the Personal Care Products Council, the FDA, OSHA and consumer groups to support the safety review by the CIR for the use of formaldehyde/methylene glycol in professional hair straightening products.

May 18, 2011 | 10:22 AM CDT

'Green' Standard Launched to Certify Cosmetic Product Life Cycle

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Non-profit organization Green Seal Inc. has created GS-50, reportedly the first US certification standard for cosmetic and personal care products that covers the whole product life cycle.

Apr 22, 2011 | 11:27 AM CDT

FDA Issues Warning Letter for Eyebrow/Eyelash Growth Product Claims

Cosmetic manufacturer Lifetech Resources LLC has been issued a warning letter by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding claims touted on three of its eye care products.

Apr 04, 2011 | 11:14 AM CDT

FDA Requests Notifications for Adverse Reactions to Cosmetics

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that consumers notify the agency of all adverse reactions to beauty, personal hygiene and color cosmetic products.

Feb 01, 2011 | 09:44 AM CST

PCPC's Ansell Responds to Reports of Bath Salt Danger

Jay Ansell, vice president of the cosmetics program for the Personal Care Products Council, has issued a statement in response to reports of human deaths and injuries related to drug-containing bath salts.

Jan 10, 2011 | 11:30 AM CST

PCPC Urges Action on TiO2's Prop 65 Listing

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has alerted members that it anticipates the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to issue its Final Monograph on titanium dioxide. Should the IARC not change its current position on the material, it will be subject to California's Proposition 65.

Oct 13, 2010 | 10:29 AM CDT

FTC Calls for Comments on its Revised 'Green' Product Claims Guidance

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comments on proposed revisions for its "Green Guides," which are designed to help marketers avoid making misleading product claims. Since marketing often impacts product formulation, it is important for formulators to understand the proposed changes as well as provide their input.